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National Microbiology Laboratory

Viral Exanthemata

This program undertakes reference and research activities on viruses causing rash illnesses including measles virus, rubella virus, varicella-zoster virus(VZV) and human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), as well as human cytomegalovirus (HCMV). Reference services include serological and molecular methods to support both surveillance and diagnostic activities.